GM 548 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEVIN KANEKO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill is a gubernatorial nomination for Kevin Kaneko to serve on the Radiologic Technology Board, with a term expiring June 30, 2029. It requires confirmation by the Hawaii Senate before Kaneko can assume the position. The nomination follows standard procedural steps for board appointments under Hawaii state law, without creating new policy or affecting public regulations.
Bill status in committee 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Failed
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2026 Last action Apr 30, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 30, 2026

How they voted

24–0
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 25
Apr 30, 2026
D Democratic22
21 Yea 1
95% Yea
R Republican3
3 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Apr 30, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (24-0-1)
senate
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3972) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on HHS is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella.
upper
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-02-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to HHS.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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